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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,199.74, 868,838.49 and 158,479.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,199.74, 868,838.49 and 158,479.26 is: 237,729.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,199.74 : 868,838.49 = 158,479.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,199.74/868,838.49 = 158,479.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,199.74x = 868,838.49 × 158,479.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,199.74x = 137,692,880,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,692,880,954.72/579,199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,729.53

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